When writing a novel, remember that you don’t need to beat the reader over the head with the details about your world. Instead, they can be introduced in subtle ways […]
Do you feel stifled in your creative process? What things could be at the root of your slump? Poet and Bell Jar author Sylvia Plath posits it could b ...
Feeling overwhelmed or isolated as you’re writing? You’re not alone. George Orwell felt that way, too. Writing a book is a horrible, exhausting st ...
There are many traits that define successful authors. Whether you’re seeing a traditional press or going the route of self-publishing, the one thing ...
Completing a book requires, first, a good idea. After that, though, you need more: you need a plan to bring that idea to the page. Even the best writers work […]
What divides good writers from great writers? Slaughterhouse-Five author Kurt Vonnegut would contend that it’s about more than your ability to write. Instead, great writers have a special relationship with their […]
Do you feel confident in your writing style? Like it’s definitively your style? If you’re struggling to find your voice, celebrated crime writer PD James has some spot-on advice: just […]
As a writer, what is distracting you from composing your best possible book? Is it possible that something as simple as an active internet connection is a stumbling block to […]
British novelist, essayist, and Orange Award recipient Zadie Smith continues to publish critically acclaimed works while also teaching creative writing at New York University. She’s an inspiration for many young writers and [&hellip ...
If you’ve been pitching your project to agents and publishers, you’ve likely worked up quite the stack of rejection letters. So, how do you cope with the rejection? Here are […]
